HARRISBURG – The Chairman of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has introduced legislation to amend Pennsylvania’s constitution to prohibit venue shopping in medical liability cases, a potential game-changer for civil litigation statewide if it were to be passed.
HARRISBURG – A panel trio of judges from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania decided that a Franklin County court correctly dismissed a negligence case against the estate of a deceased man involved in a motor vehicle accident, when it was shown that an attempt to amend the complaint was made after the relevant statute of limitations had expired.
PHILADELPHIA – Potato chip manufacturer Utz Quality Foods’ trademark infringement case against a proprietor of rib spices and seasonings is now headed to a Tennessee federal court.
The following cases categorized as "civil - tort - intentional tort" cases were on the docket in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Oct. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activity in the suit brought by Franklin County against Purdue Pharma LP on Oct. 18: 'Transfer In From Another Jurisdiction'.
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas reported the following activities in the suit brought by Newrez, LLC against Helen Caron, Laura Scardecchio, Matthew Carchidi, Michael Carchidi and Unknown Heirs Gregory S. Carchidi, Deceased on July 30.
CHAMBERSBURG — With more employers using contingent workers, including temporary and part-time staff, a new labor relations decision broadens a collective bargaining rule that makes it easier for these increasingly common alternative workforces to organize.
HARRISBURG — A couple's lawsuit against the federal government alleges negligence and wrongful death in connection with the death of their newborn child.
HARRISBURG – Due to “lack of standing”, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has denied a petition from four female alumnae of Wilson College, who appealed a Pennsylvania Department of Education order allowing the school to become fully coeducational.
A Vermont trucker is suing another trucker and the transport company who hired him in connection to injuries suffered during a two-vehicle crash in Franklin County.
A Chambersburg man is suing Franklin County, alleging his disability and need for accommodations were the reasons he was terminated from his job at a correctional facility.
A Franklin County worker is suing her Lehigh County-based employer, alleging federal and state employment law infringements when she said the business withheld her hourly pay and overtime earnings.
A Maryland couple say the employees at a Franklin County, Pa., Lowe's Home Improvement store negligently created a hazardous area that caused their son to trip and break his arm, according to a personal injury suit filed at the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
